Dawlish Things to Do

This is the biggest, best water park in the Southwest, with water heated to 80 degrees. The eight flumes are extensive and other facilities include an under 5s playpool, submarine play area and a swimming pool. There are many o... more

Watch baboons feed, face Beastie Encounters and explore over 75 acres, with six different habitats from around the world, including savannah, forest, wetland or woodland. There's also interactive displays, an extensive new ape... more

This castle, run by English Heritage, is a fine example of a Norman fortification. It stands on a hill overlooking the town, so that climbing the steps to the top rewards you with a bird's eye view of Totnes. It is a motte and... more

The building that houses this interesting collection is itself of great historic interest. You can find it opposite the Civic Hall in the center of the town, on the main thoroughfare in Totnes. The collection of costumes consis... more

Nobody can resist watching a glassblower at work and here at this workshop in the Stable Yard at Cockington Court Craft Centre, you can watch their mesmerizing demonstrations. Each unique piece is hand-made, using traditional g... more

This country park is a wonderland of cool water, lush Devon woods and interactive adventure. Children can rough-and-tumble on giant spider-nets, swing through the trees on Tarzan ropes, or scramble over swaying rope bridges. Th... more

Conservation and preservation are priorities at the Hedgehog Hospital. Featured on National TV and Radio, the center teaches about all aspects of hedgehog care and in mid-season you can see baby hogs bottle feeding. Visitors ar... more

If you're visiting the town of Giverny, the impressionists' favorite, (a must if you're planning a long stay in Paris), take yourself along to Hôtel Baudy and its splendid rose garden. Discovered in 1886 by American painter Wil... more

This attractive Tea Rooms, set in a beautiful old building which used to be a mission house for "wayward" girls, is open all year round, which is good news for the winter visitor. It has a warm, homely atmosphere and serves the... more

This famous golf course was built in 1887, and was bestowed with the royal status by King Edward VII in 1902. The course at the Royal St. George's Golf Club is rather difficult and only a few professional golfers have completed... more